Shelby Circuit Court Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICAL

For a detained defendant at the Shelby County Detention Center seeking a continuance of the scheduled status hearing, defense counsel must complete and tender a Docket Pass Form and Order to the Clerk by 3:00 P.M. one business day before the motion docket; an original or faxed copy is allowed.

In cases where the defendant is detained at the Shelby County Detention Center and the defendant intends to request a continuance of the scheduled status hearing before the Court, a Docket Pass Form and Order shall be completed by defense counsel and tendered to the Clerk (original or faxed copy) by 3:00 p.m. one (1) business day before the scheduled motion docket so that the defendant whose case is being passed will not be transported from the Shelby County Detention Center for the motion docket.

CRITICAL

When a pass is sought for a defendant in another institution or detention facility, the Form and Order must be filed with the Clerk as an original or faxed copy by 3:00 P.M. three business days before the scheduled motion docket.

In all other cases, if a pass is sought for a defendants) in other institutions or detention facilities, then the Form and Order (original or faxed copy) shall be filed with the Clerk by 3:00 P.M. three (3) business days before the scheduled motion docket in order to avoid transport.

WARNING

The Court may extend the response-filing time on an oral or written motion showing good cause, considering factors such as the motion's length and complexity and when it was served.

Failure to file a timely response may be grounds for sustaining the motion, but the time for filing a response may be extended upon oral or written motion for good cause shown, including such factors as the length and complexity of the motion and supporting memorandum and time of service of the motion.